With negotiations still underway between MLS and Stoke City for his rights, Geoff Cameron was in the starting lineup Sunday against D.C. United.

Cameron, who is being used as a holding midfielder instead of his usual center back's role, had asked out of the Dynamo's previous two games because of a tender left hamstring. He made himself available Sunday.

MLS and Stoke City were about $1 million apart on Friday. Dynamo president Chris Canetti has said the sides were still negotiating over the weekend.

Stoke City made a formal offer of about $2 million on July 5. MLS countered on Friday with a request over $3 million. The Dynamo ownership, coach Dominic Kinnear and Canetti are all in favor of Cameron's move to Europe.

Carr returns to bench

Calen Carr, who hadn't played since straining his left hamstring on June 16, was back on the bench Sunday. Je-Vaughn Watson also was back on the team sheet for the first June 23.

"I feel really confident," Carr said. "I think we did a really good job. The whole training staff and medical staff did a good job with me getting me healthy. I'm really thankful for that and ready to help the team. It's not fun watching. I think there's going to be three games this week, so hopefully I can get in some games."

The Dynamo began a span of three games in seven games, so Carr is happy to help bolster the team's depth.

"It's a busy stretch and three important home games in conference," Carr said. "Right now we want everybody available, and I think finally we have that."